British designer Eleanor McDonald wins ITS 2018
British designer, Eleanor McDonald, is the 2018 winner of the International Talent Support award (ITS) selected among the finalists submitting fashion, accessories and jewellery projects. The votes were close to unanimous in support of the designer, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in London. Along with the award, McDonald will receive 15,000 euros (13,000 GBP),…
Puma and Dolce & Gabbana fight over fur sandals
Two world-famous fashion companies are currently arguing over bath slippers: Puma is trying to bar competitor Dolce & Gabbana from selling sinfully expensive luxury slippers with real mink. The accusation: The Italians had copied Puma’s own sandals. Now, Puma wants to obtain a preliminary injunction against Dolce & Gabbana at the higher regional court in…
ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo stays minimalist for spring 2019
It’s a maximalist era, but there are still those designers who have built their brand DNA on a minimalist aesthetic, which when bold colors, patterns, and prints are trending is surprisingly easier than one might think. ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo is known for their approachable, streetwear designs and their traditionally minimalist color palette. For spring/summer…
Off-White debuts exclusive swim capsule at Mykonos flagship store
The Italian streetwear brand OFF-WHITE has ventured into swim attire for a special midsummer release. The exclusive capsule is set to debut at the luxury brand’s flagship store in Mykonos, Greece. Among the key pieces are a white beach bag with blue strap, striped swimsuit and t-shirt featuring sunset graphics. SWIM, also includes unisex accessories,…
Cartier tops international luxury brand ranking
French watchmaker and jeweler Cartier has been named the number one luxury brand in the world according to the annual Kadence Luxury Index 2018. In its report, Kadence, a leading insight agency founded in the UK, uncovers what drives the perceptions of luxury and how luxury differs around the world. Studying 98 brands across 7…
Slimane revolution at Celine as Paris fashion week starts
Paris women’s fashion week starts Monday with fashionistas waiting with bated breath to finally see Hedi Slimane’s debut at Celine. The superstar designer, who pioneered the skinny look at Dior and Saint Laurent, was handed carte blanche in January to make the fabled French house his own. The results of his nine months of cogitations…
Raising Wild celebrates female individuality with adventurous swimwear line
When sisters Shelly Hyde and Kara Haught co-founded the swimwear line Raising Wild they wanted to create pieces that inspired women to “get out of their beach chairs and enjoy life’s adventures.” They two were motivated by their own struggles to find a swimsuit that could keep up with the active, on-the-go lifestyle of the…
Filling Pieces x RVDK Ronald van Kemp sneaker collaboration
Amsterdam-based sneaker giant Filling Pieces and couturier Ronald van der Kemp have announced a new collaboration, a limited edition range of sustainable sneakers. The Dutch brands aim to merge the urban styling of Filing Pieces with the couture sensibility of RVDK and unveiled the collection at haute couture in Paris this week at van der…
Birkenstock CEO turns down collaboration with Supreme, compares it to prostitution
Hypebeasts pay thousands of dollars for Supreme and Vetements items, but Birkenstock’s CEO Oliver Reicher is not fussed. In an interview with New York Magazine’s supplement The Cut, he revealed Birkenstock has been approached by streetwear brands Supreme and Vetements, but turned down both collaborations. “There’s no benefit for us except prostitution, because this is…
The Gender-Bending Evolution of the Bias Cut
Although back in the headlines this week, the technique of bias cutting was referenced as far back as the Middle Ages. In the pre-knit era it was used in the creation of hose to improve fit, and bias strips of fabric had been regularly used to trim garments with ruffles and bind hems. But it…